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US Alcohol-Linked Deaths Doubled in 20 Years

Alcohol-related deaths have surged in the United States, nearly doubling over 20 years, and a growing number of victims are women, a new study warns. “Our study found significant gender differences in alcohol-related [death rates],” said senior author Yiota Kitsantas, head… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on November 19, 2024

Half of Americans May Be Candidates for Ozempic

More than half of all American adults, almost 137 million people, could be candidates for the blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide, a new analysis finds. Sold as Ozempic for treating diabetes and Wegovy to spur weight loss, the medication could be indicated for those two… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on November 19, 2024

Eat These Vegetables for Lower Blood Pressure

Three out of four Americans over the age of 60 have high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Often called the ‘silent killer,’ high blood pressure typically has no symptoms. Heart disease, sexual dysfunction, stroke, kidney failure and aneurysms can all be caused by… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on November 18, 2024